‘I am upset particularly by his statements about making Greenland part of the U.S.,’ FM Rasmussen said.

On Monday, Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen said that he would summon U.S. Ambassador to Denmark Kenneth Howery for talks following U.S. President Donald Trump’s appointment of a special envoy to Greenland.

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Previously, on Sunday, Trump appointed Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as the U.S. special envoy to Greenland, a move that has sparked strong diplomatic reactions in Copenhagen.

“I am upset, particularly by the envoy’s statements about making Greenland part of the United States. We find that completely unacceptable,” Rasmussen told Danish broadcaster TV 2.

Earlier in the day, Rasmussen said in a written statement that while the appointment underscores continued American interest in the Arctic island, “everyone, including the U.S., must show respect for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark.”

“The future of Greenland lies in the hands of the Greenlanders.”

This was the reaction from Germany’s foreign ministry, following a post on X from the new US special envoy for Greenland, Jeff Landry. He said it was an honor to serve “to make Greenland a part of the US.” pic.twitter.com/3efHzXDBpq

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The controversy intensified after Landry, following his appointment, posted on social media platform X to thank Trump, saying it was an honor to serve in the role “to make Greenland a part of the U.S.”

At a press conference on Monday, EU Foreign Affairs spokesperson Anouar El Anouni pointed out that Denmark’s territorial integrity and sovereignty, including over Greenland, must be preserved.

“Preserving the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark, its sovereignty and the inviolability of its borders is essential for the European Union (EU),” EU Foreign Affairs spokesperson Anouar El Anouni told a press conference, adding that the bloc’s stance is grounded in a long-standing position on the issue.

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